Bruno Weil's renown as one of the leading conductors of Viennese classical music has been established through guest appearances with major international orchestras and numerous recordings. Tafelmusik, Canada's award-winning orchestra on period instruments, has become an internationally recognized ensemble lauded by Gramophone Magazine as "one of the world's top baroque orchestras." Founded in 1979 Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra has been under the inspired leadership of Music Director Jeanne Lamon since 1981. With its artist-focused mandate and commitment to excellence and innovation, Tafelmusik is actively creating new contexts for the performance of baroque and classical music.